KANBrief 1/10 Caution: presumption of conformity! Users of harmonized standards need to be fully aware of which provisions in directives are supported by the standards concerned, and which are not (Se
KANBrief 2/10 Bump strip for foot protection makes industrial trucks safer Pedestrian-controlled industrial trucks are in everyday use in many companies. Accidents continue to occur, particularly when
KANBrief 3/10 Evolution rather than revolution The European Commission and the Council are seeking to reform the European standardization system (Communication COM(2008) 133 final, 11 March 2008; Coun
KANBrief 3/10 KAN position paper on EN ISO 8041 causes a buzz EN ISO 8041 sets out requirements for vibration measuring instruments and describes their testing and calibration. The standard is require
KANBrief 4/10 Learning with CE-coach: basic knowledge, step by step CE marking provides technical products with a “passport” to the European market. In order to educate manufacturers on the importance
KANBrief 1/11 KAN workshop on anthropometry: applying human body dimensions correctly In July 2010, KAN held a workshop on the subject of anthropometry in the field and crossing the gap between standa
KANBrief 1/11 The ErgoMach programme: ergonomics for all Our working world would be more humane, employees healthier, and companies more efficient if ergonomic findings were more frequently put into p
KANBrief 2/11 Ergonomic classrooms promote both health and learning In contrast to the underlying ergonomic conditions in office workplaces, those in classrooms are often neglected, either out of igno
KANBrief 2/11 Safe work in offices Office work is the prevailing form of work in Germany. At present, approximately 17 million people in Germany have an office workplace, and the number is still risin
KANBrief 3/11 The use of auto ID systems for data acquisition: intelligent PPE It's an appealing concept: any worker wearing personal protective equipment is automatically scanned in a non-contact man
